Booking Overview
Metrics
Episodes: 600
Frequency: Several times a week
Rating: 4.8/5.0
Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000
Gender skew: Neutral
Listener location: USA
YouTube: 67.3k subscribers
Instagram: 12.0k followers
Contact Information
Publicly listed emails
podcast@makingmoviesishard.com
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Host
Liz Manashil - Independent filmmaker and podcast co-host focused on the practical and personal challenges of pursuing a career in film.
Alrik Bursell - Independent filmmaker and podcast co-host focused on writing, producing, directing, crew work, and the realities of indie filmmaking.
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Recent Guest Discussions
Sal Bardo - Making A First Feature, Working With Name Talent, And Writing, Directing, And Producing An Independent Film.
Zoe Alyce Salnave - Film-school Experience, Directing Voodoo Macbeth With Nine Other Directors, And Developing A Filmmaking Career.
Cydney Jenks - Making A Thesis Film, Graduating From Film School, Views On Artificial Intelligence In Filmmaking, And Launching A Film Career.
Aaron Alvarado - Making A Thesis Film, Graduating From Film School, Views On Artificial Intelligence In Filmmaking, And Launching A Film Career.
Ashely Villa - Making A Thesis Film, Graduating From Film School, Views On Artificial Intelligence In Filmmaking, And Launching A Film Career.
Recent Topics
Episodes
Sebastien Tobler - BONUS Throwback Interview!
October 09, 2026
On this Thursday bonus episode we are going to play the interview from episode 442 from September 2023 featuring writer/director Sebastien Tobler who came on the show to talk about directing his first feature and how he found his producer for the film! Since Joel Veach, our guest from Monday, also talks about finding his producer for American Muscle, I thought this was a good one to play for this bonus episode. After that we play another round of You’re the expert, enjoy! Don’t forget to s...
Joel Veach - Finding Success with Feature #1 and Willing #2 into Existence!
October 05, 2026
This week we welcome writer/director Joel Veach on the show to talk about his first feature as a director, American Muscle, how he got the film made and how he achieved success with his first feature as a writer/producer Old Man! After that we play another round of the GAME, enjoy! Don’t forget to support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/mmihpodcast Leave us a Review on Apple Podcasts! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/making-movies-is-hard-the-struggles-of-indie-filmmaking/id1006416952...
Joe Bob Briggs - BONUS Throwback Interview!
October 02, 2026
On this Thursday bonus episode we are going to play the interview from episode 292 from November 2020 featuring the Legendary Joe Bob Briggs who came on the show to talk to us about the state of low budget genre filmmaking and what indie filmmakers are up against in 2020. Joe Bob is the perfect match for our chat with the equally legendary Lloyd Kaufman, who’s films have made it on Joe Bob’s show as well as Lloyd himself! After that we play another round of You’re the expert, enjoy! Don’t f...
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Frequently asked questions
How do I get in touch with Making Movies is HARD!!!: The Struggles of Indie Filmmaking?
Making Movies is HARD!!!: The Struggles of Indie Filmmaking is hosted by Liz Manashil and Alrik Bursell. Its publicly listed email is podcast@makingmoviesishard.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.
What is the email for Making Movies is HARD!!!: The Struggles of Indie Filmmaking?
The publicly listed email for Making Movies is HARD!!!: The Struggles of Indie Filmmaking: podcast@makingmoviesishard.com.
How many listeners does Making Movies is HARD!!!: The Struggles of Indie Filmmaking have?
Podseeker estimates Making Movies is HARD!!!: The Struggles of Indie Filmmaking reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
Who is an ideal guest for Making Movies is HARD!!!: The Struggles of Indie Filmmaking?
Making Movies is HARD!!!: The Struggles of Indie Filmmaking typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Hands-on experience as an independent writer, director, producer, crew member, or emerging filmmaker with a completed short, feature, thesis film, or other substantial project. Common among recent guests: Completed independent feature or short films; Directed or produced thesis films; Written, directed, or produced multiple projects. Recent guests include Sal Bardo, Zoe Alyce Salnave, and Cydney Jenks.
How hard is it to get booked on Making Movies is HARD!!!: The Struggles of Indie Filmmaking?
Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.
What topics does Making Movies is HARD!!!: The Struggles of Indie Filmmaking cover?
Recent episodes cover Film, Independent Filmmaking, Film Production, Screenwriting, and Film Directing. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.
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